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Designer show-and-tell in Centerport

A show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. Photo Credit: Chris Ware

A designer show house opens this weekend at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport -- but not at the storied main residence. Instead, the event will take over the Normandy House, a French-Norman structure just across the street from the museum's gates. Here's a peek at what you'll find at the 19 indoor and outdoor spaces at the event.

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A show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Nursery designed by Laurie Ann Duke, of Cold Sping Harbor, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Each room in this showcase home, on Little Neck Road in Centerport, was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Aug. 3, 2011)

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Pantry designed by North Shore Closets, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

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Sitting room designed by Jane Grucci, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Nursery designed by Laurie Ann Duke, of Cold Sping Harbor, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Sitting room designed by Jane Grucci, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Sitting room designed by Jane Grucci, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Up stairs bath designed by Mary Gray, of Huntington Bay, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

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Master bedroom designed by Susan Disalvo and, Diane Cullinan, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Up stairs bath designed by Mary Gray, of Huntington Bay, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Upper hallway designed by Jennifer Karow, of Mill Neck, and design consultant Jennifer Indence, of Center Port, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Up stairs bath designed by Mary Gray, of Huntington Bay, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Up stairs bath designed by Mary Gray, of Huntington Bay, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Up stairs bath designed by Mary Gray, of Huntington Bay, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Kitchen designed by Claudia Dowling, of Huntington, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Upper hallway designed by Jennifer Karow, of Mill Neck, and design consultant Jennifer Indence, of Center Port, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Upper hallway designed by Jennifer Karow, of Mill Neck, and design consultant Jennifer Indence, of Center Port, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Upper hallway designed by Jennifer Karow, of Mill Neck, and design consultant Jennifer Indence, of Center Port, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Down stairs bath designed by Mary Gray, of Huntington Bay, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Kitchen designed by Claudia Dowling, of Huntington, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Family room designed by Jessica Belifore, of Oyster Bay, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

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Dining room designed by Kate Singer, of Center Port, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Sun room with pillows including human hair designed by Joseph Del Percio, of Babylon, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Dining room designed by Kate Singer, of Center Port, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Down stairs bath designed by Mary Gray, of Huntington Bay, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Sun room with pillows including human hair designed by Joseph Del Percio, of Babylon, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Office designed by Regina Kraft, of Cold Spring Harbor, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Sun room with pillows including human hair designed by Joseph Del Percio, of Babylon, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Office designed by Regina Kraft, of Cold Spring Harbor, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

A show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Living room designed by Beth Foley, of Garden City, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Living room designed by Beth Foley, of Garden City, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Dining room designed by Kate Singer, of Center Port, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home.

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Sitting room designed by Jane Grucci, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)

Photo Credit: Chris Ware

Up stairs bath designed by Mary Gray, of Huntington Bay, at a show case home in Centerport on Little Neck Rd., where each room was designed by separate individuals. The home will be open for tours to give people ideas on how they can redesign or decorate their home. (Designers names verified by Claudia Dowling.)